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Ashley Olsen isn’t spotted out and about very often, but when we do catch a glimpse of the award-winning co-designer of The Row, her outfits never disappoint. Ever. And this latest sighting is far from an exception. Olsen was joined by her The Row coworker—the brand’s vice president of brand identity and marketing, Nicolas Turko—in downtown Manhattan this week, where she wore one of her signature all-black ensembles. But this wasn’t just any black outfit. Making it even more impactful than her usual looks, Olsen looped a $33,000 alligator version of The Row’s Lady Bag, a zip-around top handle bag that’s completely sold out despite its expensive price tag, around her arm. As a result, her The Row trench coat and scarf, barrel-leg black jeans, and simple Mansur Gavriel ballet flats weren’t the stars of the show, although all four items each are undoubtedly buy-worthy in their own right.

Her chosen handbag fits perfectly with a fast-rising trend in the bag space: Elegant top handles. In addition to a similar version by The Row called the Nina, the market is stacked with lady-like pocketbooks capable of making even the most casual outfits look refined and swan-like. The options come in all sizes—for example, you could compare Alaïa’s smaller Le Teckel to Khaite’s larger Maeve—colors, and materials, making it easy for everyone to find a chic top handle to fit their existing bag collection’s needs.

Scroll down to see Olsen’s NYC errands look and shop the top-handle bag trend ahead of spring.

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On Ashley Olsen: The Row bag, scarf, and Cadel Belted Double-Breasted Shell Trench Coat ($3950); Mansur Gavriel flats

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